title: [A rare case of giant leiomyosarcoma of the small intestine].
abstract: The authors report a case of leiomyosarcoma of the small bowel, pointing out its remarkable size and stressing the symptoms that are always unclear and late. Moreover, they outline the anatomo-pathological and clinical features of this rare neoplasm with relevant problems in terms of early and timely diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Divisione di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale Civile di Paola.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pirro
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pugliese
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Valente
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Melina
mesh_terms: D002430:Cecal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002432:Cecum / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007078:Ileal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007082:Ileum / Q000473:pathology; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small; D007890:Leiomyosarcoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Un raro caso di leiomiosarcoma gigante dell'intestino tenue.